Rep. Jamie Raskin Investigates Big Tech's Use of NDAs in Data Center Projects
Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, has launched an investigation into Amazon, Google, Meta, and Oracle regarding their use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). These NDAs are reportedly preventing local government officials from discussing crucial details about proposed data center projects with their constituents. The investigation stems from concerns that these secrecy agreements conceal information about the projects' potential impact on electricity bills, water consumption, public health, and taxpayer-funded incentives. With over 1,000 new data centers in development across more than 40 states, driven by the demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the use of such NDAs is raising questions about transparency and public accountability. Raskin's letters to the tech giants demand answers about these agreements, including whether they have been used to block public records requests. The inquiry also highlights instances where communities were kept in the dark abou...
